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PROVINCIAL BOARD MAKES RUL 05 The Provincial. gourd, representaâ€" tive of «all sub-diyisions and elected by the Women‘s Institute members, is an advisory council and clearing house for all Institute problems, 1; legislates in. lthe interest of the rank le mem er. an’ll‘ofisiapplement the Hand Book, sevâ€" eral rulings were passed at the an- nual meeting last November and. auto- matically came into force. They are listed below with the Board recom- datiunsi ‘ me‘lr'hat copies of lay-laws of constitu- tion of conventions, other than those controlled by the Hadeook, should be sent to the provmcial secretary, Mrs. W. B. Leatherdale, Goldwater, ntario. . _ OThat district secretaries notify the provincial secretary when an Institute disbands or changes its name. That once a provincial director has served her term on the Board, she may not return, even though 'she change her place of abode and might propose to come up from another sub~ division. This is to clarify the intent of the Hand Book ‘in_re ard to re- peaters to the Provmeial oard. Necessary Credentials That each federated representative be provided with written credentials from the district secretary stating if, or if not, all Institute federation fees have ‘been sent to the provincial sec- retary-treasurer, and that the feder- ated representative has the oualifica- lions required by the Hand‘Book to /-ct in that capacityâ€"this written and signed statement to be brought to the convention by the federated delegates in the subâ€"division. The Provincial Federation will supply the forms for this statement. I That for federated representative to be eligible for Board Director for her sub- vision, the district should have contributed its full financial quota, namely federated fees of ten cents per member of each Institute. That, if the federated representa- tive is not present in convention 'at the time of election of federated dir- actor to the Board, her account for transportation expenses Will not be honoured. ‘ Federated representatives shall be elected at a full district annual meet- ing; likewise, the alternate. Time to Pay Fees Federation fees â€" The Institutes should remit federation fees of t_en cents (10c) per member to the dis- trict secretary, by February 1st, as new members entering later do not pay for the fiscal year. The district secretary should forward to the pro- vincial secretary, on or before August the 1st, the full financial quota at par. with lists of Institutes attached, showing fee distribution. Junior Institutes are expected to join definitely with the seniors in forming the district, urea and Pro- vincial Federation. All officers should accept alike and work in only one district. . The Board recommends to the Insti- tutes a greater use of the Travelling Libraries, secured from the Depart- ment of Education; to the Institute Branch, that subject matter pertain- ing to guidance in the study of child behaviour and family life be consid- ered in the_educational services of. the extensiom-programine; and, if DOESlblE, that the DominiomProvincial courses for rural girls be continued. (Contributed by Mrs. T. 1.. MC- Dowell, Milverton, Ontario, ProvinCial President.) _â€": LIFE MEMBERSHIP PIN This pin is issued by the Provincial Board and orders should be sent to the secretary, Mrs. W. B. Leatherdale of Coldwater. Ont. Money orders or Cheques shoulrl be payable to Mrs. Leathei'dale. The price is $1.35. \â€"___ \â€" RURAL HOME BEAUTIFICATION Beautification of the farm home grounds is not appreciated as much as it rightfully deserves. Why should we occupy substantial and often ex- Pensive rural homes, and give so little thought to the grounds surrounding them. Many a citizen gives a great deal_ of consideration to conditions Within the home, believing that all who enter Will pass judgment on neaL ness, cleanliness and furnishings, but pays little heed to conditions pre- vailing outside. Members of Women’s Institutes may render a wonderful service to Ontario by fostering a programme of beautification and lending support and encouragement to any scheme aiming at more attractive homes and country- side. Already, agencies are at work with the express purpose of encour- aging a general toning up of rural sections and urban centres. We com- mend programmes that are being sponsored in Carleton, Northumber- land, Haldimand and Lambton Coun- ties, and urge each Institute to ca- operate to the fullest extent in order to ensure success. We also endorse most heartily the scheme of the Far- mers Magazine, Toronto, in fostering competitions to improve surroundings and living conditions on the farm. It is recommend that each Institute adopt a simple programme, such as: (a) That at least one spring meet- ing be devoted to consideration of this important matter. (12) That the district feature a clean up day. (c) That every member plant a tree to commemorate the visit of Their Majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. (ii) That a tour he organized to visit a few well-planted farm homes, if necessary in a neighbouring town- ship or county. The following Ten Point Plan has been adapted by the Home Imprnvc- ment Association of Haldiinand County, with 31 organizations co- operating, representing a membership of 1,300. Already 19 meetings have been held throughout the county and this plan has met with a very favourâ€" able reception: I 1. 1000 active members, each doing at least one thing toward the improve- ment of home grounds. 2. Clean-up Week. Second week of May. Each municipality will be asked to declare this week a special clean- up week and to facilitate matters by organized efforts to effect such clean- u . > p3. Tree Planting. (a) Every organ» zation and institution in county to plant one tree in commemoration. of the visit of Their Majesties. King George and Queen Elizabet ._ (b) F'ch trees to every school child in the county. I 4. Prepare and distribute suitable articles of timely interest. 5. Investigate the sources and costs of materials, both planting and paintâ€" i n . fig. Establish ten demonstrations in rural school planting. ‘T. Competitions. 11) Home Ground Planning (Jr. Farmers and Jr. Farm Girls). (2) Essay (School Children). 8. Compile a general mailing list of interested persons throughout the county. A 9. Hold two series of group meet- ings. Winter series, week of‘March 6th; Spring series, week of April 24th. 10. Establishment of a County Trcc Nursery, The First StED The First Step in improving: home grounds is clearing up the premises. If cleanliness is next to Godliness neatness and tidiness is a counter- part of this virtue. The work should be done early in spring and featured throughout the section. In this con- nection it is suitllested that a practical lesson be taught at school by haying the children co-operate in cleaning up the school grounds, followed by tree planting on Arbor Day. or Otller'sult- able time according to the district. HOME AND COUNTRY The Highway The Highway provides the ap- proach to the farm home and should be the second item of attention. No more suitable planting can be found than a series of fine trees planted at intervals of 65 to 100 feet apart, on the inside shoulder of the road and two feet from the fence. This not only helps the appearance of the home, but assists in highway beautification. Trees require time to mature and be- come the most permanent improve- ment on the landscape. Entrances Entrances we must have and pains should be taken to make them attract- ive since they give the whole place its characteristic first impression. The most simple arrangement at the gateway would be a single specimen shrub or evergreen on either side of the entrance. This may be enlarged by increasing the number to three, having each group arranged in the form of a cloverdeaf, either inside or outside the gate. outside being most suitable if space permits. ‘ The Driveway The Driveway may be robbed of its ordinary appearance by bordering it with maple, elm, birch or oak, at regular intervals. to form in time a stately avenue. Evergreens may be substituted in the form of cedar, white or Norway spruce, to form a screen or windbreak. The Foundation The Foundation line of every home needs special treatment, as a softening of severe architectural lines must be secured, making the rigid and often unsightly foundation more at- tiactivc. The most satisfactory ma- terial to use is flowering shrubs to frame the home, meltin it into the site and tying the bui ding to the ground. The Doorway The Doorway is very important and a fitting framework should be provided. This is the one point to- ward which all owners, visitors, and tradesmen approach, hundreds of times in a year. “’hy should it be left unat- tractive, when a simple planting will completely alter its appearance? A choice of planting material may be found in evergreens, shrubs or climb- ers, placed on both sides of the door- way, and it is essential that two of the same variety be used, as this pro- vides balance of harmony. Building on this initial planting the arrange- ment may be increased to two groups of three, in which case the shrubs may be of mixed varieties so long as the groups are similar. In following out such a planting to include the front foundation line, the groups at the entrance may be dupli~ cuteil at the corners, with low shrubs to connect the groups into a contin- uous planting. To maintain a har- monious eil’ect, keep all tall shrubs to the rear, graduated to low material in front, endeavouring to prevent the plants from forming set rows. Avoid planting close to walls, or directly under eaves. A few trees behind the house will efiectively screen outbuildings and form a setting for the home, so that it appears as framed from the high- way. Much of beautification is the blocking out of objectionable or up- sightly objects, and this sometimes applies to garage, barn and poultry house. The Lawn The ann usually improves the farm home, especially when the largest area is directly in front and on one side of the house, permitting an open vista to the highway. A good lawn should never be spoiled by dotting single plants in a number of News as shrubs should be grouped on the boundaries and at the entrance. This does not prevent the use of a good specimen tree, which may be planted in a prominent position. The Perennial Garden The Perennial Garden with (Continued next Col.) suit- CANADIANIZATION OFFERS A CHALLENGE “0 Canada! Beneath thy shining skies May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise, To keep thee steadfast"â€" In times like the present, when there is so much of upheaval and un- certainty throughout the world, it behooves us Canadian women to stand fast. We must stand fast in the knowledge that we are privileged to live in one of the greatest countries in the world. We must be steadfast in our loyalty to our governors, whether or not we understand why they trike certain lines of action. We must think clearly and calmly, in order that we may make the right decision in any crisis which we may have to face. “In Canada, dear Canada, all dwell in unity, The Saxon-Gaul and Cclt agree with Scot"â€" ‘We have in our land people of many different nationalities, establishing homes, and raising families, under conditions entirely different from those existing in the lands whence they came. This is where our Insti- tute women can make n real contribuâ€" tion in Canadianization. Help these people to adjust themselves to the new conditions: teach them the priviâ€" leges that are theirs to enjoy as Cana- dians. Make them welcome to our homes and gatherings, and no doubt, “If danger chance to be", we will find all of our Canadians presenting a united front in any national emer- ucnc)‘. “0 Canada! Where pines and maples grow, Great prairies stretch and lordly rivers flow"â€" Wc have a count , richly endowed with natural resour 5. Could we not study some of them this year? Our forests, mines. farms, fishen’es, manufactures and water power are of vast economic importance. We should also become better acquainted with the beauties of our country. The stately St. Lawrence lliver, with its blue Laurentian hills and its quaint French villages; our many lakes and smaller rivers; our Rocky Mountains; and the {im‘ds of the Pacific coast pro» vide a feast of beauty. “0 Canada! Blessed with the wealth of kinfls”i A great deal of which is ours to en- joy as we go about our everyday tasks! Let us, then, resolve this year to learn to know our wonderful land better than ever before. (Contributed by Mrs. Edna L. Craven, C 'kezii'd, Ont). 'cw Li (Continued from Col. 1‘.) able bulbs and animals, may be placed nL‘lll' the house to he visible from verandah and windows. The gar- den usually gives pleasing results when following the course of the drive. In this case the object is colour and brightening the scene. Select plants which produce bloom throughout a long season. coupled with hardiness of nature to withstand cold of winter and heat of summer. The arrange- ment of the border . simple. Tall plants are used freely in the rear to give a good foliage background and provide height. Medium plants lure placed in the centre, and low materials in the front. The perennials may be strengthened with a liberal use of annuals in the front of the border, as they will flower until destroyed by frost. ‘ Those interested in securing (lctuil- ed information on any phase of beautification, or gardening, may secure same on application to the Horticultural Societies Brunch. Ont. Department of Agriculture, Parlia- mcnt Buildings, Toronto, or the Ont» urio Agricultural College, Guelph. Many helpful pamphlets are also available from the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa. (Contributed by John F, Clark, Ontario Department of Agriculture).